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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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And the A-Arms/spindle/ball joints are all the same for both as well, it's the frame width that brings the wheels out further.

 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I heard the frames are the same on both.
 
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I heard the frames are the same on both.
You heard wrong as the thread linked to goes on to explain.
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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What link? Lol
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gatorboy44
What link? Lol
Notice the different colored text in the quote by El_Beautor below.
Originally Posted by El_Beautor
The ZR2 rear axle is wider too, and its a 8.5" rear vs the 7.5" of normal S-series trucks. The frame is different too, in that the suspension mounts lower, and some of the cross members are slightly different. Quick search finds this thread that discusses the differences pretty good.
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Aha! Thanks man, I know it's off topic but I'm going to start volunteer firefighting if I can, would you suggest it?
 
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Originally Posted by gatorboy44
Aha! Thanks man, I know it's off topic but I'm going to start volunteer firefighting if I can, would you suggest it?
Since I'm a VFF, heck yeah I would!
 
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so if your blazer has the g80 rear already is there much benefit from the zr2 off road versus the 5 speed with g80 in my 98 2dr?
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by swartlkk
Since I'm a VFF, heck yeah I would!
Yeah my father and grandfather were firefighters, I'm excited to get into it!
 
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I just wish GM made one of the blazers with a solid front end, and cast iron at that. I'm not a big fan of CV's
 



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